There’s lots to look forward to this week on iPlayer (Sat 6 July – Sat 13 July). New comedy drama Spent stars Michelle de Swarte as a former catwalk model on the run, mainly from herself; while crime thriller The Turkish Detective offers hope and humour in a dangerous world, based on the best-selling novel series by Barabara Nadel. In another thriller arriving on iPlayer this week, follow Vera as she aims to uncover what happened to her missing brother twenty years ago in End of Summer.
Music fans can tune into Scotland’s biggest music festival live from Glasgow, TRNSMT, as sell-out crowds flock to see headliners including Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris. Elsewhere, 1Xtra Album Launch Party with Bashy: performed in the iconic BBC Maida Vale studios and hosted by BBC 1Xtra, features some very special guests.
Also new in this week, go behind the scenes at one of the world’s top-performing stables in Horsepower; get ready for series two of We Hunt Together; and learn new recipes with Jamie Oliver’s son Buddy in Cooking Buddies.
What’s coming new to BBC iPlayer this week?
Spent
Part-inspired by her own experiences of the modelling industry and the trials and tribulations that come along with it, Michelle de Swarte stars as Mia, a former catwalk model who is on the run, mainly from herself. Long term it’s a story of personal renewal but for now, the stark reality is that her career is over, she’s flat broke and she’s homeless. This is a woman who despite her humble beginnings has become accustomed, possibly even addicted, to the finer things in life. Unfortunately, those lifestyle choices don’t carry much currency when you’re pushing 40 and permanently sofa surfing. She may have a highfalutin’ attitude and a world class skincare regime but Mia’s now living on the breadline. Not that she’s prepared to admit that to anyone, not even herself.
Alongside Swarte, the series stars Juliette Cowan, Amanda Wilkin, Matt King, Jamali Maddix, Karl Collins, Eleanor Nawal and Rachel Ofori.
The Turkish Detective
Set in the multi-faceted city of Istanbul, The Turkish Detective follows the adventures of Inspector Çetin Ikmen (Bilginer), his partner Detective Mehmet Süleyman (Kai) and Detective Ayşe Farsakoğlu (Allen) going through ups and downs as they solve crimes, with each crime story being heavily rooted in the varied culture and history of Istanbul and set against the frenzied world of modern-day Turkey.
End of Summer
End of Summer, based on former police officer Anders de la Motte’s bestselling Swedish novel of the same name, is a six-part psychological thriller starring Julia Ragnarsson (Midsommar, The Bridge) and Erik Enge (Tigers, The Sandhamn Murders).
The story begins in summer 1984 with 5-year-old Billy disappearing in rural Sweden, and the inconclusive police investigation that follows, shattering the family. Two decades later, Billy’s sister Vera (Ragnarsson), meets a hauntingly familiar young man (Enge), which forces her to unravel the truth behind her brother’s disappearance.
TRNSMT Festival 2024
Scotland’s biggest music festival – with the greatest names in rock and pop playing to sell-out crowds in the heart of Glasgow to see headliners including Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris. While you wait, relive 2023’s highlights on iPlayer.
1Xtra Album Launch Party with Bashy
Performed in the iconic BBC Maida Vale studios and hosted by BBC 1Xtra, London rapper Bashy launches his brand-new album, Being Poor is Expensive, with an iconic live performance, featuring some very special guests.
- Exclusive to BBC iPlayer, watch from 9pm, Thursday 11 July
Horsepower
With full access to Park House Stables in Kingsclere, Horsepower captures life at one of the world’s top-performing stables in the nine months leading up to Royal Ascot.
This documentary series charts a momentous and challenging period in the lives of racehorse trainer Andrew Balding, his team at the yard and the Park House jockeys all vying for top spots on the international horse racing circuit.
We Hunt Together
A gripping twist on a classic cat-and-mouse story, this British drama series explores the intoxication of sexual attraction and the dangerous power of emotional manipulation as two conflicted detectives track down a pair of deadly killers.
Cooking Buddies
New ten-part TV series Cooking Buddies sees Buddy Oliver and young guests swap skills as he shows them how to make simple meals and they show him something they’re good at – like basketball, ice skating or salsa dancing.
Buddy shares his passion for cooking and teaches his new friends how to make dishes such as spicy tomato pasta, pizza and crispy chicken. He also gives his guests and viewers helpful tips in everything from chopping techniques to ingredient swaps.
With surprise appearances from the Oliver family, Cooking Buddies promises an engaging culinary adventure for young chefs and their families. Buddy and friends are also joined in his den by the Oliver family dog, border collie Conker, who is voiced by actor and comedian John Sparkes.
Buddy’s recipes will be available after broadcast on the BBC Food website.
Wimbledon
Game, set and match! Tune in for comprehensive live match coverage of Wimbledon 2024 exclusively on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer, as well as listen to the very latest from the pristine courts in SW19 across BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds. All matches available on BBC iPlayer with every Centre Court match available in Ultra HD.
A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder
Five years ago schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend Sal Singh. Case closed. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. But smart and single-minded Pip Fitz-Amobi isn’t so sure and she’s determined to prove it. If Sal Singh isn’t a murderer and the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth?
Paddy & Molly: Show No Mersey
The new show will follow Liverpool natives and best friends, Paddy and Molly, two charismatic MMA fighters who are making a massive impact in UFC, which is hailed as one of the fastest growing sports in the world. This frank, funny and up-close series will follow Paddy and Molly’s journey inside and outside of the cage as they take on the biggest fights of their lives – which will determine their legacy in the MMA world – all whilst juggling their relationships with friends and family.
BMX All Stars
Narrated by Ashley Walters, BMX All Stars follows young riders from one of the most successful clubs in the UK, Peckham BMX.
The ten-episode series, packed full with adrenaline-fuelled, BMX racing, also features Olympians Kye Whyte, Beth Shriever, Quillan Isidore and freestyler Charlotte Worthington, as well as pro rider Tian Isidore and freestyler James Jones.